PER
James Ellis is an experienced professional with a strong background in consulting and education. Currently serving as Lead Consultant for Primaries, Secondaries & Co-Investments at PER since September 2017, James has also held the role of Consultant. Prior to this, James was self-employed as a Private A-Level Tutor from October 2015 to June 2017, specializing in Chemistry and Biology. James's career began as a Customer Service Advisor at High Street TV in 2015. Educational credentials include a Bachelor of Science in Medical Biochemistry from The University of Manchester (2014-2017) and A-Levels in Chemistry, Biology, and History from Prince Henry's Grammar School (2012-2014). Additional educational achievements include GCSEs at Prince Henry's Grammar School (2010-2012).
PER
We are the leading retained search and recruitment specialists for private markets professionals. We work across investment strategies, in-house functions and geographies. Whether you are building your team or seeking a vital strategic hire, we go to extraordinary lengths to identify and attract exceptional professionals for private equity, venture capital, private credit, secondaries and real assets. Every day we bring people together who will shape the future of this dynamic, international industry. We are a people business, sharing knowledge and know-how across private capital. We live and breathe private markets every day, talking to people, gathering information and contributing to industry conversations. We understand what makes each firm different, so we can represent the distinctive features of your fund in the competition for great people. We know what it takes to identify and attract the right person. That’s because our experience has shown us what works. We are always honest, determined to succeed and creative in our approach. We never give up and you can rely on us for inspired ideas and a diligent approach that will secure the right person for your team.